"It's been really good," Reeves said. "We have a rapport, so I know what to expect. I think the expectations are higher than they expected."

While Reeves wouldn't put a win total on those expectations, she said it's safe to say the Rams will be improved from last year.

Reeves hasn't settled on a starting lineup, but she said early indications from practice have her eyeing a starting squad not based on skill alone.

"It's really about who is going to mesh together," she said. "It's all about the relationships."

It's those relationships - especially among the seniors - that will drive the Rams.

"We're more of a team," senior Aryn Kresl said. "Maybe it's just because we're all seniors now, but there's definitely team chemistry."

It also helps that Reeves can relate to most of the girls. Reeves - who spent a year coaching the middle school program before becoming a high school assistant last year - often participates with the team in practices.

Reeves said working out with the players gives her an advantage when it comes to dealing with them. Unlike some coaches, Reeves said she can relate with her players in many different ways.

"I think she's the best coach," senior Mikal Achtner said. "She does the workouts with us. It's like she's part of the team."

While Reeves wasn't sure where the team would finish in the league, she said with the core of the Rams roster being seniors, she expects a solid season.

"My big thing is we really want to have fun," Reeves said. "Obviously winning is more fun than losing, but I think if the girls walk away from the season saying they had fun, it's a success."